Owners pay capital gains on rental properties when they sell. Learn how these taxes work and how to reduce what you owe when you sell an investment property.

Are you thinking about renovating your house before selling? These renovations may qualify as capital improvements, which are tax deductible. Learn more here.

Mortgage scams impact every aspect of the home buying process. Read our article that goes over common mortgage scams and how you can avoid or spot them.

Seller financing is a type of real estate agreement that allows the buyer to pay the seller in installments. Learn more about seller financing and how it works.

Debating between the freshness of a new house and the charm of an old house? We implore you to consider the financial differences before buying.

A right of way easement allows you to use a pathway on a property that’s neighboring yours. Learn how to see whether your home has a right of way easement.

Lenders want to see proof of employment before they’ll approve a mortgage, but can you get a mortgage without a job? Learn about some special circumstances.

Veterans Affairs home loans have helped millions of veterans to become homeowners. But can you buy a foreclosure with a VA loan? Read on to find out.

Wondering if you can buy a house with no credit? Read on to learn if it’s possible to buy a house without a credit score or established credit history.

There are plenty of potential reasons your mortgage fell through on closing day. Learn about some of these mortgage mishaps and what to do next below.

Learn how TRID mortgage guidelines, or “Know Before You Owe” rules, protect borrowers, including what they mean for you during the home buying process.

The USDA eligibility map helps home buyers find properties that can be financed with a USDA loan. Learn more about the USDA loan map and how to use it here.

Can you get an FHA loan on a mobile home? Yes! Let’s discuss the pros and cons and everything you need to know about using an FHA loan on a mobile home.

Defeasance clauses assure buyers that they’ll get the title once they meet all payment conditions. Learn more about the impact of defeasance on your mortgage.

A seller’s disclosure is a document that requires sellers to reveal details about the property’s condition and its defects. Learn what’s included in this form.

Wondering how to tell if a house is overpriced? Read our guide to learn top techniques for identifying whether a house is overpriced for the real estate market.

A "time is of the essence” clause mandates the completion of a project by a certain date. Learn more about this term and its effect on a real estate contract.